Nurse Education

The waiting list of patients for a specialist appointment in public hospital services has increased over the past decade. In Ireland, hospital waiting lists continued to rise despite tens of millions of euro pumped into the health system to reduce delays.1

Acute cough with chest signs in children can be caused by a number of different conditions including viral-induced wheeze, infective exacerbations of asthma, bronchiolitis and community-acquired pneumonia.

It is important to note that it can be difficult to be definite about the cause of an acute cough in...

Medication is the cornerstone of treatment for bipolar affective disorder (BPAD), however, over the course of a year, more than half of patients with prescribed medication will stop treatment completely. Additionally, seven of every 10 patients will stop taking their medications at some time in their lives and...

Quite simply, nicotine is one of the most addictive substances a human can take into their system. It works by stimulating the central nervous system, increasing the body’s heart rate, blood pressure and metabolism. When you take a drag on a cigarette, you will experience the effects of nicotine in under eight...

Children who present to hospital frequently encounter medical procedures that are painful, unexpected and frightening. These procedures are worsened by the stress and anxiety caused by unfamiliar surroundings and this leads to poor experiences of healthcare settings.